If Strom Thurmond was feeling good fresh off their 50-0 takedown of Silver Bluff two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Rebels came up short against the North Augusta Yellow Jackets on Friday, falling 37-13. The Rebels were not able to make up for their defeat to the Yellow Jackets from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
Deonte Phillips and Preston Holmes certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Phillips gained 84 total yards and two touchdowns, while Holmes picked up 32 receiving yards.

Bryston Coleman
09/12/25 @ North Augusta | 10 |
08/29/25 vs Silver Bluff | 7 |
08/22/25 vs McCormick | 5 |
11/15/24 @ Chester | 7 |
11/08/24 vs Batesburg-Leesville | 5 |
+ 2 more games |
Even if they lost, Strom Thurmond's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Bryston Coleman. He has been hot, having also posted five or more total tackles the last seven times he's played.
Having lost for the first time this season, Strom Thurmond fell to 2-1. As for North Augusta, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Looking ahead, Strom Thurmond will head out to face off against Emerald at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for North Augusta, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Gilbert at 7:30 p.m.
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